Having a Healthier View on Singleness as a Christian with JP Austin | S2 Episode 14

How can we have a healthier view on singleness and sex as a Christian? How can the Church do a better job of addressing these topics in a way that honors God without casting shame? Well we go there y'all. We talk about that and more in today's episode. If you think you've heard enough on these topics before, I promise you haven't heard it from this perspective and you will gain wisdom from JP's fresh perspective on these often taboo topics. I know you will leave today's conversation feeling encouraged about singleness and purity without the icky, toxic purity culture cliches. You'll also hear about how having a healthier view of singleness from someone in that season herself. Bye, Bye cliche dating advice and hello to empathy and someone that truly gets it! Married and engaged friends, you should also give today's episode a listen so you can help your single friends by hearing our view points and making sure that you are handling these topics healthier as well. We must do life together and we need each other.In today's episode you will learn: About her upcoming book on Singleness and Sex - 5:29 how the church should talk about sex and singleness and how it’s gotten it wrong in the past - 8:58 Forgiving yourself and overcoming shame for your past - 12:11 How we can enjoy our singleness more from someone actually in that season not in retrospect - 23:15 Encouragement when you’re tired of being single - 30:19 When you feel discouraged in your singleness - 33:00 Being fully submitted to God no matter your season - 41:28Link to full episode show notes: thetrailblazerjournals.com/episodes-and-shownotesConnect with JP Austin on IG: @thesubmissivefeministConnect with us:Instagram: @thevesselspodcast and @courthopejonesWebsite: vesselspodcast.comSubscribe & leave a review — it helps more women find this podcast!Vessels Podcast (formerly The Trailblazer Talks Podcast)